Prix d'Honneur

Name/Title

Prix d'Honneur

Entry/Object ID

1964.63.75

Description

A metal statue of a man carrying his coat slung over his shoulder. He is wearing a vest, pants that are rolled up, clogs and a hat. Something is missing from his right hand. He is carrying an unidentifield opject in his left hand. An inscription at the base sayd, "Prix d'honneur offert par ministre de agriculture."

Artwork Details

Medium

Metal

Context

Given to the people of Vermont from the people of France as part of the Merci Train after World War II.

Acquisition

Accession

1964.63

Source or Donor

France

Acquisition Method

Gift

Lexicon

Nomenclature 4.0

Nomenclature Primary Object Term

Sculpture

Nomenclature Class

Art

Nomenclature Category

Category 08: Communication Objects

Dimensions

Height

7-1/2 in

Width

2-1/2 in

Relationships

Related Person or Organization

Person or Organization

Merci Train

Related Places

Place

Country

France

Continent

Europe